Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115189 total results. Showing results 10361 to 10380 «515516517518519520521522523Next ›Last » NSW ditches electronic ankle tags for criminals on bail AUSTRALIA: The Minns government's decision to abandon electronic monitoring has sparked fears of a "ticking time bomb" as courts scramble to manage alleged offenders on bail. Electronic ankle monitoring will be scrapped across the state, paving the way for courts to place alleged criminals on “unusual” bail conditions or increase... The Daily Telegraph (Australia) - Subscription at source 12/8/2025 News Effective policing or fading social media trend? The rise and fall of ram raids NEW ZEALAND: Online behaviour experts say the sudden growth and equally swift decline of ram raids in recent years shows a fading online craze - made harder by measures such as bollards and fog cannons. But police said there were a range of factors at play and the offences had seen them change their response practices and speed up their engagement with young offenders and other social agencies. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 12/8/2025 News Gardaí struggle to reassure Indian community amid spate of high-profile attacks REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: No statistical indication of a rising threat to Indians exists, but that is a hard message to deliver. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 12/8/2025 News RSPCA says forces have euthanased more than 500 seized XL bullies since ban came into force But figures only available from seven forces after Freedom of Information request so true number of dogs put down by forces will be significantly higher. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 12/8/2025 News New guidance launched by CoP to support police response to ‘honour’-based abuse The new guidance aims to address what it calls "critical gaps in cultural awareness and investigative consistency that have previously put victims at greater risk." Police Oracle - Subscription at source 12/8/2025 News Weekly academic research summary This summary curates the key policing-related research that's been published online in the last week, with links to the original journal articles, and selected abstracts. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 12/8/2025 News Marcus Noden: Proudest moment in policing (Part 2) Superintendent Marcus Noden from Greater Manchester Police discusses the importance of brave and courageous leadership in policing with Brendan O'Brien. He shares personal experiences of proud moments in his career, emphasizing the need for proactive policing, recognition of officers' efforts, and the development of a compelling vision for their future. The discussion highlights the significance of nurturing individual strengths and creating a supportive environment for officers to thrive in their roles. PolicingTV 12/8/2025 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Volunteer police officer raped child, court told A Metropolitan Police volunteer officer groomed a child and raped her after meeting her online, a court heard. Prosecutors said the defendant, who was born a man named James Bubb but now identifies as a woman named Gwyn Samuels, asked one alleged victim to perform a sex act in public when she was 12 years old. BBC 11/8/2025 News Hamilton constable suspended after posting content from extremist groups, following CBC investigation CANADA: Hamilton police have suspended a longtime officer while they review his social media posts, which include content re-shared from far-right groups, anti-immigrant messages and posts in support for a coup against the government. CBC News (Canada) 11/8/2025 News WA government to pass ‘post and boast’ laws amid concerns about protests, freedom of speech AUSTRALIA: Footage posted on social media of two stolen cars hooning around a regional town in Western Australia is the sort of thing that has prompted new legislation set to be debated in state parliament this week. The videos showed children with their faces covered, ramming police cars and bragging about their crimes. ABC News (Australia) 11/8/2025 News Spree offender team launched to deal with shoplifting and non-dwelling burglaries Officers will focus on people who are suspected of committing five or more offences in a six-week period. The Spree Offender Team was launched by Cambridgeshire Constabulary in July with the aim of apprehending persistent offenders and preventing further crimes taking place. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 11/8/2025 News MPs highlight Scottish government’s ‘shameful neglect’ over asbestos in police stations Scottish Tories attacked lawmakers after figures showed that more than 170 Scottish police stations contain asbestos. The figures, obtained by the party through a Freedom of Information (FoI) request, show that 177 police stations around the country contain the substance. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 11/8/2025 News Serving Met officer set to appear at court charged with sexual assault PC Hubert Kokoszko, attached to the North Area Basic Command Unit, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 13 August charged with sexual assault. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 11/8/2025 News Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s past police work revealed in health battle – Audrey Young NEW ZEALAND: It started as a conversation with Police Minister Mark Mitchell about why he had been absent from the Beehive on sick leave when he looked perfectly healthy on his return (spoiler alert: he wasn’t throwing a sickie). The New Zealand Herald (New Zealand) - Subscription at source 11/8/2025 Feature, Interview, Opinion GMP call out for volunteers to speed check vehicles in their communities The scheme was announced by Greater Manchester Police (GMP)'s Sergeant Ella Starbuck, of the Ramsbottom Neighbourhood Team, who invited the public to help in its delivery. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 11/8/2025 News Police Minister Mark Mitchell on how his police days are catching up with his health NEW ZEALAND: Police Minister Mark Mitchell said it felt as though an elephant was sitting on his chest. The New Zealand Herald (New Zealand) - Subscription at source 11/8/2025 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Safer streets through safer roads Op Topaz partnership tackling criminality on the roads. A new partnership between policing and government is already reaping results through roads policing activity as part of Safer Streets Summer. Known as Op Topaz, the partnership between the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and the Department for Transport (DfT), supported by the Home Office, explores greater collaboration for roads policing to tackle crime which affects communities both on and off the road network. Twelve police forces across the country have received additional government funding via the NPCC Roads Policing portfolio, to coordinate activity under Op Topaz and enhance the capabilities of roads policing teams on dealing with criminality, alongside road safety offences. Force operations have so far seen success in a range of different crime types including; arrests for sexual offences, safeguarding vulnerable victims, stopping and seizing e-bikes and e-scooters being used illegally and supporting a safe night time economy through taxi checks. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 11/8/2025 News Garda Band costs taxpayers eye-watering €6m since 2022 with over €12k spend per gig as musicians earn to tune of €67k REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Garda Band has cost Irish taxpayers more than €6million since 2022, new figures have revealed. The troupe of 24 full-time musicians played at almost 500 events during that period at an average cost of over €12,300 per gig. The Irish Sun (Republic of Ireland) 11/8/2025 News Further stability for Devon and Cornwall Police as chief constable to stay until 2027 The interim chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police has agreed to stay on in the job for another 16 months. Police Professional 11/8/2025 News New partnership delivering ‘enhanced results’ in tackling criminality on the roads A new partnership between policing and government is already reaping results through roads policing activity as part of Safer Streets Summer. 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